Off the beaten track: Bushwhacking at Card Lake Park

Friends of Nature went on a four hour, four km. hike April 29, 2012. It was sponsored by the Chester Municipal Rec & Parks Department. Brad Armstrong led the hikers through rough terrain off trail, exploring some lesser known areas of Card Lake Park.
(Sandy Dumaresq photos)

As promised, we saw mature forest stands, a large cranberry bog, and 11 different species of birds. Jody Conrad from the Rec Department gave an interesting lesson on the use of a compass. As well, he related a good Indian story about hemlock trees.

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